Earthquake :Causes and Management in India

Earthquakes are one of the major natural disasters as they are the most unexpected and the most devastating among other natural disasters. Every year it causes great loss of life and property worldwide. India has seen the most exceedingly terrible tremors somewhat recently. The turn of the century saw one of the most shocking Bhuj quake in 2001. Earthquakes are thus a major cause of concern in India's disaster profile as it has resulted in significant losses. In order to reduce the damage caused by these incidents, the disaster management committee has put in place some safety measures. However, the recent earthquake occurrences have brought forth the question of earthquake preparedness in India again. This paper is an attempt to highlight the causes of earthquakes in India, the damage it results in and various programs and policies designed to manage them. It also discusses the gaps in earthquake preparedness and steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of earthquakes better. This will protect us from suffering significant losses and will help us to cope better with this hazard.